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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,003.27, 498,165.58 and 197,628.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,003.27, 498,165.58 and 197,628.46 is: 272,716.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,003.27 : 498,165.58 = 197,628.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,003.27/498,165.58 = 197,628.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,003.27x = 498,165.58 × 197,628.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,003.27x = 98,451,696,400.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,451,696,400.41/361,003.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,716.91

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